Current Openings
Lateral Attorney Candidates
The firm is always interested in hearing from talented attorneys with experience in any of the firm’s practice areas. If you don’t see a position specific to your experience posted below, you are encouraged to submit your hiring materials and express your interest here: Lateral Attorney Application
First-Year Associate Candidates
Most of the firm’s first-year associate hiring needs are filled by way of our Summer Associate program. You may submit your materials to our applicant tracking system for consideration in the event an opportunity becomes available here: First Year Associate Application
Recruiting Professionals/Agencies
Professional recruiters and search/placement firms must have signed terms and conditions on file with Downey Brand prior to submitting candidates.
Sacramento
Commercial Litigation and Bankruptcy Associate
Date Posted: October 16, 2023
The firm's Sacramento Bankruptcy and Litigation group seeks to expand its practice with the addition of a mid to senior level associate attorney with 3-6 years of experience in bankruptcy practice and commercial litigation. Candidates should have significant law firm experience with all aspects of discovery and law and motion practice.Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please.
Litigation Associate – Family Law
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
The firm’s Litigation practice group seeks a mid-level or senior-level associate with at least 3 years of experience to join the Sacramento office in their family law practice. Applicants need not have experience in family law, but must have significant experience in civil litigation.Associate base compensation is determined by class year and substantive experience, and salary for attorneys at the level of experience indicated ranges from $152,000.00-$198,000.00. Bonus consideration is given for productivity and performance. Information about training, mentoring, and benefits may be found here. Please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director via the firm’s web application.
Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please.
Trust and Estate Litigation Associate
Date Posted: October 16, 2023
The firm is seeking a litigation associate with 3-6 years' experience to join the firm’s Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group, based in Sacramento. Candidates must have substantial litigation experience, including preparing pleadings, drafting/arguing motions, and conducting depositions and other discovery. Preference will be given to candidates with trust and estate litigation experience, and/or estate planning and administration experience, but it is not required.For more information about this growing practice, see www.trustontrial.com. Please submit cover letter, resume, transcript and a brief, recent writing sample electronically to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls, please.
Business Litigation Associate
Date Posted: October 26, 2023
The firm’s Sacramento Office is seeking to hire a 3-5 year associate attorney for its business litigation practice. Applicants should have significant experience with all aspects of discovery and law and motion practice.For consideration, please address cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a brief, recent writing sample that demonstrates the candidate’s analytical skills to Maureen Cooper, Recruiting Director, via the firm’s web application. Downey Brand LLP is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No telephone calls or e-mail applications, please.